Discovery Children's House Montessori School

Discovery Children's House Montessori School serves 50 students in grades Kindergarten-1, is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
The student:teacher of Discovery Children's House Montessori School is 25:1.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Discovery Children's House Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Year Founded
1907
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Discovery Children's House Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Motto: “Education is not something a teacher does: it is a natural process which develops spontaneously in the human being.”
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Discovery Children's House Montessori School's ranking?
Discovery Children's House Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Discovery Children's House Montessori School?
The application deadline for Discovery Children's House Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Discovery Children's House Montessori School located?
Discovery Children's House Montessori School is located in the Downtown North neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Palo Alto, CA is $38,391 for elementary schools and $41,492 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Palo Alto, CA is 62% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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